Mentor driver charged with vehicular homicide in death of 91-year-old pedestrian

Randall C. McCauley, 62, of 4786 Willowbrook Drive, was charged with vehicular homicide, a first degree misdemeanor, in Willoughby Municipal Court. Probable cause was found on Wednesday and a warrant was issued for his arrest, according to court records.

On Nov. 15, Willoughby Police and Fire responded to 4860 Robinhood Drive for a pedestrian hit by a van, Willoughby Police Lt. Blaine Sweitzer said the day of the incident.

McCauley then allegedly turned right into the parking lot of the Hantz Group and hit 91-year-old Bertha J. Adams of Willoughby, who was walking across the parking lot with a walker, the lieutenant said.

Adams was transported to Lake Health West Medical Center in Willoughby where she later died, said Sweitzer.

Alcohol or drugs were not believed to be a factor in the incident.

According to court records McCauley posted a $5,000 personal bond and is set to be arraigned on Dec. 20.